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• Fatal Crash In Howard County Shuts Down I -95 Near MD-216

  14-11-2018 23:59
  HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A serious crash on I-95 in Howard County leaves the highway shut down for parts of Wednesday night.
  Maryland State Police say one person has died, one is injured in this afternoon’s crash. Neither has been identified at this time, and the cause of the crash is unknown.
  The driver, a woman, has been taken to shock trauma with injuries. There is no word on her condition.
  The crash is on I-95 near MD-216. There are several emergency crews on the scene.
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• Public Forum Addresses Issue Of Systemic Racism In AACO

  14-11-2018 23:51
  ANNE ARUNDEL CO., (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County’s new county executive promises to address racial incidents in the county when he takes office next month.
  Executive-elect Steuart Pittman joined a forum of citizens and organizations upset by recent racial incidents in schools, and Ku Klux Klan fliers found in a Glen Burnie neighborhood.
  “There are young people who grew up in a family where racism was the way they talked and now have a president who talks that way too and we’
  
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• Man Asks Judge To Toss Hate Crime Charge In Fatal Stabbing

  14-11-2018 23:41
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Attorneys for a white man charged with fatally stabbing a black student on the University of Maryland’s campus have asked a judge to throw out a hate crime charge against their client.
  Sean Urbanski is charged with first-degree murder and a hate crime in the May 2017 killing of Bowie State University student Richard Collins III.
  Collins was visiting friends at the University of Maryland when he was stabbed to death.
  In a court filing last Friday, Urbanski&rsq
  
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• Federal Lawsuit Asks For Order To Name Predator Priests Nationwide

  14-11-2018 23:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Catholic church’s secrets could become public information if a federal lawsuit succeeds.
  A federal lawsuit is asking the court to order Catholic leaders to name predator priests nationwide.
  The lawsuit was filed in Minnesota on Tuesday, coinciding with the annual bishops meeting that’s currently gathering in Harbor East.
  The lawsuit asks the court to release the names of all the priests in their dioceses accused of sex abuse.
  Attorneys say in 120 of 197 di
  
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• Report: Astros’ Mike Elias To Become Orioles’ Head Of Baseball Operations

  14-11-2018 23:27
  BALTIMORE, (WJZ) — Assistant general manager of the Houston Astros, 35-year-old Mike Elias may become the new head of baseball operations for the Orioles, according to reports.
  While news of the pick remains unofficial, sources told MLB.com on Wednesday that Elias will be allowed to pick his second in command to help reshape the Orioles.
  USA Today and The Houston Chronicle have also reported that Elias is headed to Baltimore.
  Former sabermetrics analyst for the Astros, Sig Mejdal is specul
  
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• Maryland Man Pleads Guilty To Making Child Porn

  14-11-2018 23:00
  GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty to producing and possessing child pornography after secretly recording dozens of children at his Chevy Chase home.
  The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that 55-year-old Jonathan Oldale entered the plea Wednesday.Montgomery County police began investigating last year after a gymnastics school employee found a camera inside a backpack in a restroom.
  Md. Man Charged For Allegedly Secretly Filming Children During Backyard ‘Splash Parti
  
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• Video: Car Left Without Roof After Crash With Dump Trunk

  14-11-2018 22:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An SUV-looking vehicle was left without a roof and barely any structure after colliding with a dump truck in Baltimore Wednesday afternoon.
  The accident was in the 600 block of Patapsco Avenue in South Baltimore.
  Chopper 13 was over the wreck Wednesday where you could see what was left of the vehicle in the roadway.
  Skid marks could be seen on the roadway.
  At this time there is no information about injuries from police.
  Traffic is delayed in the area as cleanup continues.
  
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• Bishops Angered By Scandal Involving Ex-Cardinal McCarrick

  14-11-2018 22:34
  BALTIMORE (AP) — At a national assembly focused on the sex-abuse crisis, numerous U.S. Roman Catholic bishops called Wednesday for a formal repudiation of Theodore McCarrick, the ex-cardinal facing allegations of sexual misconduct over a long stretch of his career.
  The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, nearing the close of its three-day meeting, has been striving to show a commitment to combating clergy sex-abuse even though the Vatican ordered it to delay votes on two key anti-abuse pr
  
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• TIMELINE: When Does Snow Arrive In Maryland?

  14-11-2018 22:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A wintry mix is expected for most of Maryland Thursday morning, with some parts of Maryland expecting 4 inches of snow.
  A winter weather weather advisory was issued most of Maryland starting at 7 a.m. Thursday through 4 p.m. A winter storm warming was issued for western Maryland from 7 a.m. Thursday through 4 a.m. Friday.
  TRACK THE STORM: Download the WJZ Weather app. 
  #Winter Storm Warning for Western, MD in effect from 4AM Thursday to 4AM Friday. Up to 4" of snow p
  
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• Career Offender Sentenced To 14 Years In Federal Prison On Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

  14-11-2018 22:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man was sentenced Wednesday for combining, conspiring, confederating and agreeing to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin.
  Tony Washington, 33, of Baltimore, was sentenced to 14 years in prison, followed by eight years of supervised release. He was convicted in July 2018, on the sole charge of possession with intent to distribute heroin after a two-week trial.
  Between July 2015 and April 2016, Washington and his co-defendants J
  
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• Crews Pre-Treating The Roads Ahead Of Possible Winter Weather

  14-11-2018 22:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — You’re going to notice a lot of lines on the road on your Wednesday evening commute as crews work to pre-treat the roads ahead of possible winter weather on Thursday.
  Maryland is bracing for its first taste of winter weather.
  “I just want everybody to be safe, you know,” said faculty maintenance technician Mariques Downes.
  The National Weather Service is warning of a rush hour mess Thursday morning.
  State Highway Administration trucks are racing to
  
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• Vivica A. Fox Faces The Truth On New Daytime Talk Show

  14-11-2018 22:19
  Face The Truth is back with a whole new slate of episodes this week. This fresh take on daytime television is hosted and produced by Vivica A. Fox and features a panel of talented, diverse women who strive to help their audience tackle their biggest issues.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spoke to Fox earlier today to discuss the shows early success, the dynamic with her “girls,” and the family drama between two daughters each vying for their mother’s attention.
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• Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland As Snow Expected Thursday

  14-11-2018 22:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A wintry mix is expected to hit the region Thursday morning and could cause some issues during the morning commute.
  A winter weather weather advisory was issued for most of Maryland starting at 7 a.m. Thursday through 4 p.m. A winter storm warming was issued for western Maryland from 7 a.m. Thursday through 4 a.m. Friday.
  #Winter Storm Warning for Western, MD in effect from 4AM Thursday to 4AM Friday. Up to 4" of snow possible. #Winter Weather Advisory for Central, MD fro
  
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• UPS Driver Shares Photo Of Boy Playing In Leaves As A Warning

  14-11-2018 21:07
  ELKHART, Ind. (CBS Local) — A picture of a child, who is barely visible while playing in a pile of leaves at the edge of a road, is getting a lot of attention.
  A UPS driver took the photo and shared it online to serve as a warning for drivers, parents and children. Jordan Weaver said he was making deliveries in Elkhart when he spotted the child.
  “I couldn’t believe it at first — my heart completely stopped,” Weaver told WSBT.
  Driver Jordan Weaver was delivering pack
  
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• Man Banned From Disney Theme Parks After Displaying ‘Trump 2020’ Sign

  14-11-2018 20:57
  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (CBS Local) — A former Marine has been banned from Walt Disney World theme parks after he rode the Splash Mountain roller coaster while holding up a “Trump 2020” banner.
  Dion Cini posted a photo on his Facebook page last Wednesday showing him on the ride with the sign. The image included a yellow “Trespassed” note from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
  “Trespassed from all of Walt Disney World properties to include, but not limit
  
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• 12-Year-Old Girl Charged After Threatening School Shootings On Social Media

  14-11-2018 20:50
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — A 12-year-old girl was charged in a social media hoax that Howard County police said threatened several schools.
  Police were notified Nov. 12 about a social media post claiming that someone was going to commit shootings at various schools in Columbia. Detectives determined that the girl had set up a fake user account to make the threatening post.
  Investigators found no evidence of a credible threat and are working to determine if anyone else may have been involved in
  
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• ‘Divine’ Mural Of Baltimore Pop Icon Here To Stay

  14-11-2018 20:48
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Divine is staying in Mount Vernon after the large mural of the Baltimore born movie star ran into some controversy.
  The three-story mural went up on the side of a rowhouse on East Preston St. last month, but homeowner Jesse Salazar did not get proper authorization.
  The city’s Commission for Historical Preservation was asked for retroactive approval.
  “We believe in Baltimore and we want to do our part to build the city’s LGBT community and to honor the le
  
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• Church Asks Members To Carry Guns After Suspected Gunman Attempted To Enter Building

  14-11-2018 20:33
  JEFFERSONTOWN, Ky. (CBS Local) — Some parishioners will now be allowed to carry weapons in a historically black church in Kentucky after it was visited by a white man accused of gunning down two black people at a grocery store.
  Police say Gregory Bush, 51, was seen on surveillance video trying to enter the First Baptist Church minutes before he went on to kill two people at a nearby Kroger on Oct. 24. The victims, Vickie Lee Jones, 67, and Maurice E. Stallard, 69, were both black, while Bu
  
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• Man Pleads Guilty To Using Hidden Cameras To Record Kids In Bathrooms

  14-11-2018 20:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 55-year-old Maryland man is set for sentencing after admitting to secretly filming children using hidden cameras in bathrooms.
  Jonathan Mark Oldale pleaded guilty to federal charges of production and possession of child pornography, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
  As part of the plea agreement, Oldale will be sentenced to between 15 and 25 years in prison. His sentencing is set for April 1, 2019.
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• Spirit Airlines Is Offering Daily Nonstop Service from BWI To These Three Cities

  14-11-2018 20:21
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Spirit Airlines announced three new non-stop destinations from Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshal Airport.
  Spirit will have direct flights to Jacksonville, Austin and San Juan, Puerto Rico starting on Feb. 14, 2019.
  According to Spirit, the additional service from BWI will allow for many other connections to destinations within the Spirit network.For more information or to book tickets, click here. 
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• Ravens, John Harbaugh Headed To A Mutual Parting Of Ways; In-Season Firing Not Discussed

  14-11-2018 20:15
  (CBS Sports) — The Baltimore Ravens and John Harbaugh are very likely headed to a “mutual parting of the ways” in 2019, sources said, but the former Super Bowl winning head coach is not in any jeopardy of an in-season firing, contrary to some recent speculation.
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• Mac & Cheese Festival Coming To Baltimore

  14-11-2018 19:40
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Who doesn’t love mac & cheese?
  A mac & cheese festival is coming to Power Plant Live next year.
  According to the Facebook, the event on May 18, 2019 will feature more then 30 kinds of macaroni and cheese samples, food trucks, craft beers and bourbon and whiskey tastings.
  Tickets are $15 to $45.
  You can purchase them here. 
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• Mom Battling Cancer Raising Money For Final Dream Vacation With Her Kids

  14-11-2018 19:32
  PORTLAND, Ore. (CBS Local)— An Oregon mom battling terminal cancer is hoping to raise enough money to take her extraordinary family on one last special trip together.
  Kimberly and Stuart Wall have eight children, four of them adopted last September, ages 4 to 13.
  “The whole goal with adopting them was to give them everything they deserved and more, because they’ve had such a hard life up to this point,” said Kira Bracken, one of the couple’s daughters who is on leav
  
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• Dating Apps Used To Lure Robbery Victims, Police Say

  14-11-2018 19:20
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Two men were arrested after Anne Arundel County police said they used dating apps to rob people over the weekend.
  From Nov. 10 to Nov. 13, police say they received multiple complaints from people who were lured to parts of Odenton and Glen Burnie via dating apps where they were robbed at gunpoint.
  Detectives were able to identify 19-year-old Jordan Wisdom and 20-year-old Dwayne Bryant Jr. as the suspects in robberies.
  Both men were taken into custody on Tuesday and
  
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• Water Main Break Reported Downtown, Some Residents Without Water

  14-11-2018 19:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A water main break was reported in downtown Baltimore.
  Crews are shutting off valves to find the exact location of the break.
  Water main break on Davis St near Saratoga. Crews will be shutting off valves to find the exact location of the break. Residents in the area could be in for a long night with no water. @wjz pic.twitter.com/VaQ2IoWdeL
  — Avajoye Burnett (@AvajoyeWJZ) November 14, 2018The 8-inch water main break is still in progress of being handled and fixed as
  
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• Water Main Break Reported Downtown

  14-11-2018 19:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A water main break was reported in downtown Baltimore.
  Chopper 13 was over the scene of the break on Davis and Saratoga streets.
  Broken Water Main Leaves Dozens Without Service
  Work in progress to turn off water to broken 8 inch main on 300 block Davis Street. Nearby streets seeing minor flooding. pic.twitter.com/eCc8oD4tw3
  — BaltimoreDPW (@BaltimoreDPW) November 14, 2018Saratoga Street is closed between Gilford and Calvert streets.
  Saratoga St is closed between Gui
  
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• Baltimore Police Union Approves New Labor Contract With City

  14-11-2018 18:44
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s police union has announced that members have accepted a new labor agreement with the city that will increase civilian oversight of the troubled police department.
  The Baltimore Sun reports rank-and-file members voted Tuesday to accept the proposed agreement. Mayor Catherine Pugh and City Solicitor Andrew Davis called the vote a victory for both sides.
  The three-year contract includes 3 percent annual raises for officers and a return to five-day work weeks
  
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• Baltimore’s Christmas Village Announces 2018 Holiday Season Schedule

  14-11-2018 18:37
  (WJZ) — Christmas Village is back in Baltimore on November 17 and this time with exciting new surprises.
  Each November, West Shore Park is transformed into a traditional indoor and outdoor Christmas Market, with Santa photo sessions, Gingy the Gingerbread Man appearances, wine tastings with Boordy Vineyards, a Bratwurst Eating Contest, a visit from the official Christkind from Nuremburg, Germany and many fun games for children.
  However, this year will also include a brand ne
  
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• Animal Cruelty Investigation After Cattle Found ‘Extremely Emaciated And Dehydrated’

  14-11-2018 18:06
  FREDERICK CO., Md. (WJZ) — An animal cruelty investigation is underway in Frederick County after authorities say they found cattle that were “extremely emaciated and dehydrated.”
  The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office began investigating after Animal Control officers received an animal cruelty complaint back on Oct. 8, at a farm in the 3900 block of Lander Rd. in Jefferson.
  The animal cruelty complaint was about a dead cow at the farm.
  As part of the investigatio
  
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• Horse Survives Camp Fire By Jumping Into Someone’s Pool To Escape The Flames

  14-11-2018 17:45
  BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. (CBS13) — Among the sadness of the Camp Fire’s path of destruction, stories of perseverance and determination are emerging.
  (source: Jeff Hill)
  Paradise resident Jeff Hill was checking to see if a house was still standing Sunday when he stumbled upon a horse in a pool. Hill said the horse look like she had given up and had “the look of defeat in her eyes.”
  He did not know how long the horse had been in the pool but Hill said she was shivering unc
  
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• Frederick Man Charged With Cocaine Distribution Sentenced To 10 Years

  14-11-2018 17:45
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — A man charged with distributing cocaine was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison after 30 years of his original sentence were suspended.
  Authorities began investigating 39-year-old Darnell Morris’ involvement in selling cocaine throughout the Frederick area in 2017.
  In 2018, Frederick County detectives wiretapped two cell phones used by Morris.
  Intercepted communications on April 4 revealed that Morris arranged to obtain a large amount of cocaine. Surveill
  
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• Chick-fil-A Announces Nationwide Delivery

  14-11-2018 17:36
  (CBS Local)– Now you can “Eat Mor Chikin” from the comfort of your home.
  Chick-fil-A is now available for delivery nationwide. The chain is partnering with DoorDash to bring its famous chicken sandwiches to you.
  Delivery from any of the participating 1,100 nationwide restaurants begins today.
  As part of the celebration, Chick-fil-A and DoorDash will give away up to 200,000 free chicken sandwiches from now until next Tuesday when placing an order through DoorDash with the p
  
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• Police Searching For Man Who Robbed Royal Farms Store At Gunpoint

  14-11-2018 17:06
  ANNE ARUNDEL CO., Md. (WJZ) — Police are working to identify the man who robbed a Royal Farms store at gunpoint Tuesday evening.
  The armed robbery happened at 6 p.m., at the Royal Farms at 200 Oak Manor Dr. in Glen Burnie.
  According to police, the suspect took out a handgun during the robbery, before leaving the scene with cash from the register.
  No one was injured during the robbery.
  Officers searched the scene, but were unable to find him.
  Anyone with information is asked to call An
  
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• ‘The Perfect Gift:’ Company Giving Handgun To Each Employee As ‘Christmas Bonus’

  14-11-2018 16:36
  HORTONVILLE, Wis. (CBSLocal) — A Wisconsin company that produces novelty glassware is giving each of its employees a handgun of their choice as a Christmas bonus this holiday season.
  BenShot makes bulletproof drinking glass products, including whiskey glasses, beer mugs and decanters, with bullets embedded into the glass. The father-son company, based in Hortonville, Wisconsin, has 16 full-time employees.
  This is the first time BenShot has done anything like this, according to co-owner Ben
  
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• Man Tied To Synagogue Shooting Suspect Arrested

  14-11-2018 16:31
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The FBI says a self-described white nationalist with a social media connection to the suspect in last month’s Pittsburgh synagogue massacre has been arrested on gun-related charges after his relatives reported concerns about his behavior.
  Thirty-year-old Jeffrey Clark Jr., of Washington, D.C., made his initial court appearance Tuesday following his arrest last Friday.
  The FBI says Clark posted social media messages describing synagogue shooting suspect Robert
  
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• Justice Legal Opinion Backs Whitaker’s Naming As Acting AG

  14-11-2018 16:09
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has issued an internal legal opinion supporting the legality of Matthew Whitaker’s appointment as acting attorney general.
  The Office of Legal Counsel’s opinion is aimed at addressing concerns from Democrats and even some Republicans that President Donald Trump violated the law by naming Whitaker over Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.
  Whitaker had been chief of staff to now-ousted Attorney General Jeff Sessions — a job that d
  
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• Netflix Snags Cardi B, Chance And T.I. For Music Competition Show

  14-11-2018 15:36
  (CNN) — Netflix is getting into the music competition business with some major star power.
  The streaming giant has announced that superstar rappers Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and T.I. will search for the next breakout hip-hop star as part of “Rhythm + Flow,” Netflix’s first music competition show set to debut in 2019.
  The trio will serve as the main judges for the competition looking for unsigned, undiscovered talent.
  They will be joining forces with additional artists a
  
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• Baltimore’s ‘STX’ Is A Leader In Making Sports Equipment

  14-11-2018 15:18
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lacrosse is part of Maryland’s culture. And Baltimore based STX has been critical in growing the sport. At their headquarters on Bush Street, their lacrosse products get put to the test.
  “We have a full team of designers, engineers, and developers. We go through from the beginning to the end, and create a product that’s going to propel the game forward,” said STX Product Manager Kevin Kelly.
  That process takes about two years from start to finish.
  
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• Top Daily Fantasy Players Week 11: O.J. Howard Sneaky Good Option Against Giants

  14-11-2018 15:17
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  While it has been an up-and-down year for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the field, their pass-catching threats have consistently been, well, threats in the fantasy football world.
  Wide receivers Desean Jackson and Mike Evans rank in the top 20 among wide receivers in fantasy points per game with Evans averaging 11.7 and Jackson averaging 11.2. Second year tight end O.J. Howard has also emerged, currently ranking fifth among tight ends this season.
  With the Bucs set to take on the l
  
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• Baltimore Symphony Orchestra extends suspension of concertmaster Jonathan Carney, but judge denies peace order - Baltimore Sun

  14-11-2018 14:57 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Symphony Orchestra extends suspension of concertmaster Jonathan Carney, but judge denies peace order
  Baltimore Sun
  The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra announced late Tuesday that concertmaster Jonathan Carney's suspension will continue through Sunday. In a statement, the BSO cited Carney's “behaving in an unprofessional manner and exercising poor judgment.”.and more »
  
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• Chicago Woman Goes Missing While Attending Baltimore Conference

  14-11-2018 14:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police are working with the Chicago Police Department to locate 32-year-old Kemara (Kemi) Alliman.
  Alliman was in Baltimore attending a conference and hadn’t been heard from since Monday.
  She was described as 5’6″, 125 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes.Alliman was last seen in a black jacket, gym shoes and jeans.
  Police asked anyone with information to call 911.
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• Broken Water Main Leaves Dozens Without Service

  14-11-2018 14:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An eight-inch diameter water main broke at 908 Foxcroft Lane in Baltimore City.
  It’s reported that 50 customers and one hydrant are out of service.
  Courtesy: Mary Smith
  A witness took this photograph of a car in a sinkhole nearby.
  This is a developing story. Stay with WJZ for updates.
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• Weather Blog: Winter Begins

  14-11-2018 14:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Here it is real darn close to mid-month, mid-November, and our Winter begins. (At least the season for wintery events begins.) 31 years ago, on Veteran’s Day, we had enough of a snow fall that one of our staff members whose anniversary is today, (shout out to John and Robin Malwitz) encountered a difficulty.  Back in 1989 his then bride could not get out to get her wedding dress that day. So yes we have had legit Winter weather “this early.”
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• Serena Williams Is GQ Woman Of The Year For 2018, Cover Ignites Twitter Questions

  14-11-2018 13:52
  Williams' cover sparked some controversy because it featured the Woman of the Year title with "Woman" in quotations.
  
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• Hate Crimes Increased By 17% In 2017, FBI Report Finds

  14-11-2018 13:29
  (CNN) — Hate crime incidents reported to the FBI increased by about 17% last year compared to 2016, according to statistics released Tuesday by the FBI.
  The statistics, which were released in the bureau’s annual “Hate Crime Statistics” report, are a compilation of bias-motivated incidents submitted to the FBI by 16,149 law enforcement agencies.
  The report found that 7,175 hate crimes were reported by law enforcement agencies in 2017, up from 6,121 reported incidents
  
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• Sloppy Snow To Affect Thursday Morning Commute

  14-11-2018 12:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A wintry mix is expected to hit the region Thursday that will cause problems for the morning commute.
  There could be about 1 inch of snow on the ground in some parts of Maryland, but it won’t stick to the roads. Western Maryland will fare a little differently. The snowfall could get up to 4 inches in Oakland and Cumberland.
  #MDWX This time tomorrow we will see some wet snow and sleet enter the Metro. A changeover to all rain Noon here, but not out to
  
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• Man Arrested In Maryland Found Dead In Booking Center Cell

  14-11-2018 12:08
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A Maryland man arrested on a trespassing charge has been found dead in his holding cell.
  News outlets report the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services announced the death of 31-year-old David Ott on Tuesday. Department spokesman Gerard Shields says Ott brought to the Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center on Nov. 7 but was then taken to a hospital for a “medical condition.” He declined to detail the condition, citing medical privac
  
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• California’s ‘Camp Fire’ Death Toll Jumps To 48 As Thousands Of Firefighters Battle Blazes

  14-11-2018 03:37
  (CBSNEWS) — Officials said Tuesday night the “Camp Fire” in Northern California has scorched some 130,000 acres and is 35 percent contained. In addition, six more human remains were found earlier in the day, bringing the “Camp Fire” death toll to 48. Statewide there are a total of 50 deaths.
  
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• At Least One Man Seriously Injured In Parkville Fire

  14-11-2018 03:10
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Fire received a call at around 8:45 p.m. for a fire in the 7700 block of Hillendale Road.
  VIDEO: @BaltCoFire on scene of Hillendale Rd. Reported fire at home where one victim was rescued. Waiting for more details. pic.twitter.com/wUJtoef4vs
  — George Solis (@GeorgeSolisWJZ) November 14, 2018The area is currently an active fire scene, and one victim, a man, has been rescued and taken to Shock Trauma. There is no word on the extent of the injuries
  
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• 1 Rescued In Parkville Fire

  14-11-2018 03:10
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Fire received a call at around 8:45 p.m. for a fire in the 7700 block of Hillendale Road.
  The area is currently an active fire scene, and one victim has been rescued, with no further information on injuries.
  #bcofd APT FIRE//7705 Hillendale Rd, Hillendale//Fire on the first floor. 1 victim rescued. Unknown extent of injuries. Fire knocked D/T 2040hrs^NT
  — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) November 14, 2018The fire is reportedly und
  
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